Just wanted to say thank you for your help! My trademark was published yesterday! I had some minor corrections but the trademark attorney at the uspto was the best! I am now legal! People just follow his directions. Good luck to everyone!
The USPTO is just 15% of what is out there, that can affect you. Even if the USPTO accepts your filings, you could get a cease & desist from a company with Common Law rights, State trademark rights or even Federal trademark rights if they think you are infringing. The USPTO only researches it's own database when you apply for a trademark. The fact is you needed a COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH before filing, and you still needed. Then in a few years you'll need it again to protect your trademark rights.
4;14 name of owner 4:26 type of owner like individual , cooperation & country 5:21 Address of yours 5:41 City 5:49 Zip Code 6:12: number 6:24 Email address 6:30 Check the box 7:05-11:05 Warning. style of protection, preview, logo shield over the mark, issue for that additional box bema 11:05 -14:07-issue being solve disclaimer
Hi!! I wanted to know what form do I fill out for a trademark for printing (t-shirts,hats,hoodies,mugs,cups Etc? I'm following your steps but these are my choices: 1)TEAS PLUS/TEAS Standard Application ..2)Trademark/servicemark Application Supplemental Register.. 3)Certification Mark Application Principal Register. 4) Collective Membership Mark Application Principal Register. 5) Collective trademark/Servicemark Application Principal Register
Do you have a higher resolution video that is easier to follow. And, since I'm getting started and don't have much of a budget yet, do you have a pro bono program?
Thanks very informative there are really some great people in this world but people keep in mind try to avoid that office action letter good luck an blessings to all peace prosperity folks💯
Brian, this is VERY helpful. I'm a musician planning on trademarking a band name. It appears that I would use the intent to use application. I'm guessing the the example of use would be a pdf of the main page on the website, true? I figure a band name is pretty basic and shouldn't be too tough. Plus the name I've chosen isn't trademark by anyone in any industry. can you think of any reason why I should consult an attorney. Thank you!!
NOTE: Do NOT include as part of the description either the words "The mark consists of" or a final period, because that introductory wording and the punctuation will automatically be added after validation; otherwise, the overall description will have improper repetitions.
Hi! Thank you so much for the guide! But I have a question right now. After about a week I received a email from USPTO. The title is Official USPTO Notice of Design Search Code... Is that important and do I have to reply that? Thank you again!
Great video. How much does your firm charge to file this for someone. If I do it incorrectly, I know I'll have to pay again to file. If you do if incorrectly, well, of course, that wouldn't happen :)
good video but outdated, where do i find the link to the form for the initial intent to use form? On your screenshot, there exists a link. That link isnt on the current site.
@thetrademarklawyer I'm a DJ, and I'd like to trademark a name. I like to trademark the name DJ Evan Saenz, however I would love also like to include Evans Saenz. What I have to file to separate names for a trademark. Or is there a special form where I can include both. Or would I just have to fill out two separate forms and pay double?
I don't know why so many people dislike lawyers. In my mind they're not much different than accountants. They do all of the boring regulatory work I don't want to do and save me a lot of time. They're also handy when it comes to planning for business expansion, so they can also help me decide the best way to make and save money.
Hello, can anyone share the order in which they trademarked? For example...1. LLC or Inc, then trademark? Did you do a tshirt line? I actually want to look into a trademark that has become inactive.
Omg i wish i could give you a great big teddy bear hug. I was up allllllll night trying to figure the last part of and you did an awesome job in a couple of mins.... your are a great big bowl of awesome sauce
awesome, great job lawyer, decent people like this lawyer want to charge people for quality work, not for filling up papers, and on top of that teach others how to do it themsleves if they would like to.
I'm guessing if your the Business owner you have to be 18 -_-.... I'm 16 but i make T-Shirts i have the equipment & my friends help me & i give them a cut.... Can i still register our name before someone eals does?
Great info on how to apply for trademark, DIY step by step. I was having a hard time to find your email address correctly on Google. It would be great if you could provide some sort of contact on Description section above.
Names and logos are separate trademarks, and should be filed separately to achieve future flexibility. IF you ever change your logo, or even your type font - you will NOT be able to renew your trademark in the 5th, 10th, 20th, etc years.
I want to register a slogan and have some concerns. While I don’t want to disclose the slogan, I will give you an example of my dilemma. Let’s say my slogan is “The white horse ran across the road”. However I want the color word ‘white’ to be fluid that is I also want the slogan to be able have protection if I change the slogan to “the black horse ran across the road.” All the other words in my slogan will not change but the color will. So am I ok to submit this type of slogan and expect to get it registered?
Trademarks automatically cover similar names in sound, appearance and meaning. Your coverage with a trademark, even without a trademark - under common law - gives you protection against anyone using such a slight variation. You are thinking domains, where even 1 character away will get you a domain. Trademarks are much more powerful. It's all about limiting and controlling confusion in the marketplace.
you must do your homework. i know someone who use to work at the uspto and said you do not need an attorney to register a trademark, all the information is online spelled out. people just have to be willing to do the work. for those who can't afford an attorney..do the work and dont allow others to discourage you. where theres a will, theres a way!!!
Please be constructive! Filing a trademark is only about 10% of the process. Your tutorial about filing is great...But, but what about the need to do comprehensive IP research BEFORE filing a trademark - like the USPTO recommends? What about the need to be LEGALLY CLEAR before filing? Wouldn't your own May 17, 2018 filing of KEEPING IT LEGAL avoided refusal if you had done research before filing? Let's add to your video the part where a trademark attorney or a research specialty company like us can add the needed research to avoid USPTO refusals in sound, appearance or meaning - before filing any trademark - before starting and investing in any business. Call for a free consultation for your unique situation. Chris THIS COPY IS DIRECTLY FROM THE USPTO - See: www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/private_attorney.jsp "A private trademark attorney can help you before, during, and after the trademark application process, including policing and enforcing any trademark registration that may issue. While you are not required to have an attorney, an attorney may save you from future costly legal problems by conducting a comprehensive search of federal registrations, state registrations, and “common law” unregistered trademarks before you file your application. Comprehensive searches are important because other trademark owners may have protected legal rights in trademarks similar to yours that are not federally registered. Therefore, those trademarks will not appear in the USPTO's Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) database but could still ultimately prevent your use of your mark. In addition, trademark lawyers can help you during the application process with several things that could seriously impact your trademark rights, such as determining the best way to describe your goods and services and preparing responses to refusals to register that an examining attorney may issue. Finally, a private attorney can also assist in the policing and enforcement of your trademark rights. The USPTO only registers trademarks. You as the trademark owner are responsible for any enforcement."
what this reads is..if you have money and you dont have time, hire an attorney; otherwise, you must do your homework. i know someone who use to work at the uspto and said you do not need an attorney to register a trademark, all the information is online spelled out. people just have to be willing to do the work. for those who can't afford an attorney..do the work and dont allow others to discourage you. when theres a will, theres a way!!!
Happy New Year "thetrademarklawyer"! Thanks you for this amazing video! I was wondering if you or someone else can help with trademark logo that has stylized anthropomorphic cat on the logo itself. Can i file 1 trademark logo that has an anthropomorphic cartoon cat logo where the cat face itself show the front view and side view of the same cat ? For Example like this image logo as 1 trademark logo for my company LLC? blenderartists.org/uploads/default/optimized/4X/2/6/e/26eb64fdd9119cbaaa56eb738d1b4f1ae0bb57e9_1_357x500.jpg
Just wanted to say thank you for your help! My trademark was published yesterday! I had some minor corrections but the trademark attorney at the uspto was the best! I am now legal! People just follow his directions. Good luck to everyone!
Jai Nel can u help me
The USPTO is just 15% of what is out there, that can affect you. Even if the USPTO accepts your filings, you could get a cease & desist from a company with Common Law rights, State trademark rights or even Federal trademark rights if they think you are infringing. The USPTO only researches it's own database when you apply for a trademark. The fact is you needed a COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH before filing, and you still needed. Then in a few years you'll need it again to protect your trademark rights.
4;14 name of owner
4:26 type of owner like individual , cooperation & country
5:21 Address of yours
5:41 City
5:49 Zip Code
6:12: number
6:24 Email address
6:30 Check the box
7:05-11:05 Warning. style of protection, preview, logo shield over the mark, issue for that additional box bema
11:05 -14:07-issue being solve disclaimer
Thanks so much! You are so appreciated. I filed my Trademark successfully.
Thanks for the info. You didn't discuss DBA, TA, AKA or Formerly boxes. Which is suitable for what purposes?
Hi!! I wanted to know what form do I fill out for a trademark for printing (t-shirts,hats,hoodies,mugs,cups Etc? I'm following your steps but these are my choices: 1)TEAS PLUS/TEAS Standard Application
..2)Trademark/servicemark Application Supplemental Register..
3)Certification Mark Application Principal Register.
4) Collective Membership Mark Application Principal Register.
5) Collective trademark/Servicemark Application Principal Register
Thank you! Where is part 2 link stored?
Do you have a higher resolution video that is easier to follow. And, since I'm getting started and don't have much of a budget yet, do you have a pro bono program?
Thanks very informative there are really some great people in this world but people keep in mind try to avoid that office action letter good luck an blessings to all peace prosperity folks💯
Thank you for the video, very illustrative!! What happen you search for a trademark and showed abandoned, can use it?
Can you do one on utility patent application
Brian, this is VERY helpful. I'm a musician planning on trademarking a band name. It appears that I would use the intent to use application. I'm guessing the the example of use would be a pdf of the main page on the website, true? I figure a band name is pretty basic and shouldn't be too tough. Plus the name I've chosen isn't trademark by anyone in any industry. can you think of any reason why I should consult an attorney. Thank you!!
Awesome and helpful video! Thank you so much!
Wendy Inspire did you file your trademark last year after seeing this? If so was this info still relevant?
So what teas application do I pick to get a clothing line trademarked and a logo? Plzz answer
Have you found out yet?
NOTE: Do NOT include as part of the description either the words "The mark consists of" or a final period, because that introductory wording and the punctuation will automatically be added after validation; otherwise, the overall description will have improper repetitions.
In the “owner of mark”part: should I use my LLC business as “XYZ, LLC” or just “XYZ”
Thank you for making this!!!!
So I want to start my own independent business. Do I pick individual or Corporation or LLC?
LLC in case someone wants to sue. They will sue the LLC and not you personally. You protect your personal assets that way.
A step-by-step explanation for registering a patent on the uspto platform, translated into Arabic
Hi! Thank you so much for the guide! But I have a question right now. After about a week I received a email from USPTO. The title is Official USPTO Notice of Design Search Code... Is that important and do I have to reply that? Thank you again!
Thanks for being detailed.
I noticed that this video is from 2012. Is the information in it still completely applicable?
Yes its helping me right now in 2016.
Well I didn't noticed it but I filed back in November and yesterday my trademark was published
But not at 360p.
Jai Nel amazing!
Can you please let me if i can apply for USPTO from Canada without attorney?
Great video. How much does your firm charge to file this for someone. If I do it incorrectly, I know I'll have to pay again to file. If you do if incorrectly, well, of course, that wouldn't happen :)
Hello! I just finished doing my special design portion and wanted to know if that 275 tea plus covers my fashion brand name so no one can use it.
this was very well needed. thanks!
Amazing video, thanks!
good video but outdated, where do i find the link to the form for the initial intent to use form? On your screenshot, there exists a link. That link isnt on the current site.
@thetrademarklawyer I'm a DJ, and I'd like to trademark a name. I like to trademark the name DJ Evan Saenz, however I would love also like to include Evans Saenz. What I have to file to separate names for a trademark. Or is there a special form where I can include both. Or would I just have to fill out two separate forms and pay double?
Dont tell people this in public. Some will try to do it before you. Be careful
You are amazing. Thank you so much!!!!!!
18 scummy trademark lawyers disliked this video!
Now up to 32!
Why?
I don't know why so many people dislike lawyers. In my mind they're not much different than accountants. They do all of the boring regulatory work I don't want to do and save me a lot of time. They're also handy when it comes to planning for business expansion, so they can also help me decide the best way to make and save money.
Is it ok if your country of Citizenship is Canda and not US?
Hello, can anyone share the order in which they trademarked? For example...1. LLC or Inc, then trademark? Did you do a tshirt line? I actually want to look into a trademark that has become inactive.
Becareful...even some dead TM may have protections
For an address would I be able to write a PO Box address?
No.
Omg i wish i could give you a great big teddy bear hug. I was up allllllll night trying to figure the last part of and you did an awesome job in a couple of mins.... your are a great big bowl of awesome sauce
Why would I file as an individual and not a business? If I'm starting an LLC, can I place the name of the LLC as the owner of the mark>?
yes
What's a "JPG" image (9:22)?
I definitely suggest that if you don't know what its that, then you should pay an attorney. FYI is an image file.
awesome, great job lawyer, decent people like this lawyer want to charge people for quality work, not for filling up papers, and on top of that teach others how to do it themsleves if they would like to.
I'm guessing if your the Business owner you have to be 18 -_-.... I'm 16 but i make T-Shirts i have the equipment & my friends help me & i give them a cut.... Can i still register our name before someone eals does?
I plan on turning this into an actual business my parents our going to buy property & where going to set up an actual shop.
And before anyone asks, yes i do make the designs with my friends.
SpartanGaming LP what have you found out?
So I can contact you from NYC to trademark my stuff
what should i do if my address is no US? there is no the other county state for me to chose?help
You do not need a USA address to own a USA trademark. Some countries like Canada & Mexico - yes.
Great info on how to apply for trademark, DIY step by step. I was having a hard time to find your email address correctly on Google. It would be great if you could provide some sort of contact on Description section above.
مرحبا ابحث عن شرح به طريقة تسجيل في uspto
Is the name and logo protected ?
Names and logos are separate trademarks, and should be filed separately to achieve future flexibility. IF you ever change your logo, or even your type font - you will NOT be able to renew your trademark in the 5th, 10th, 20th, etc years.
I want to register a slogan and have some concerns.
While I don’t want to disclose the slogan, I will give you an example of my dilemma.
Let’s say my slogan is “The white horse ran across the road”.
However I want the color word ‘white’ to be fluid that is I also want the slogan to be able have protection if I change the slogan to “the black horse ran across the road.”
All the other words in my slogan will not change but the color will.
So am I ok to submit this type of slogan and expect to get it registered?
Trademarks automatically cover similar names in sound, appearance and meaning. Your coverage with a trademark, even without a trademark - under common law - gives you protection against anyone using such a slight variation. You are thinking domains, where even 1 character away will get you a domain. Trademarks are much more powerful. It's all about limiting and controlling confusion in the marketplace.
can I trademark free clip art for my logo
Thank you so much 💛
This website is difficult.
A step-by-step explanation for registering a patent on the uspto platform, translated into Arabic
I hope you haven't got this question before. Can you use a mark if your in the trademark application process?
you must do your homework. i know someone who use to work at the uspto and said you do not need an attorney to register a trademark, all the information is online spelled out. people just have to be willing to do the work. for those who can't afford an attorney..do the work and dont allow others to discourage you. where theres a will, theres a way!!!
I felt Like I was going to go to jail as I was listening to this LOL
Please be constructive! Filing a trademark is only about 10% of the process. Your tutorial about filing is great...But, but what about the need to do comprehensive IP research BEFORE filing a trademark - like the USPTO recommends? What about the need to be LEGALLY CLEAR before filing? Wouldn't your own May 17, 2018 filing of KEEPING IT LEGAL avoided refusal if you had done research before filing? Let's add to your video the part where a trademark attorney or a research specialty company like us can add the needed research to avoid USPTO refusals in sound, appearance or meaning - before filing any trademark - before starting and investing in any business. Call for a free consultation for your unique situation. Chris
THIS COPY IS DIRECTLY FROM THE USPTO - See: www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/private_attorney.jsp
"A private trademark attorney can help you before, during, and after the trademark application process, including policing and enforcing any trademark registration that may issue. While you are not required to have an attorney, an attorney may save you from future costly legal problems by conducting a comprehensive search of federal registrations, state registrations, and “common law” unregistered trademarks before you file your application. Comprehensive searches are important because other trademark owners may have protected legal rights in trademarks similar to yours that are not federally registered. Therefore, those trademarks will not appear in the USPTO's Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) database but could still ultimately prevent your use of your mark. In addition, trademark lawyers can help you during the application process with several things that could seriously impact your trademark rights, such as determining the best way to describe your goods and services and preparing responses to refusals to register that an examining attorney may issue. Finally, a private attorney can also assist in the policing and enforcement of your trademark rights. The USPTO only registers trademarks. You as the trademark owner are responsible for any enforcement."
what this reads is..if you have money and you dont have time, hire an attorney; otherwise, you must do your homework. i know someone who use to work at the uspto and said you do not need an attorney to register a trademark, all the information is online spelled out. people just have to be willing to do the work. for those who can't afford an attorney..do the work and dont allow others to discourage you. when theres a will, theres a way!!!
FineBros likes this video
+UberBaal lol
Happy New Year "thetrademarklawyer"! Thanks you for this amazing video! I was wondering if you or someone else can help with trademark logo that has stylized anthropomorphic cat on the logo itself. Can i file 1 trademark logo that has an anthropomorphic cartoon cat logo where the cat face itself show the front view and side view of the same cat ? For Example like this image logo as 1 trademark logo for my company LLC? blenderartists.org/uploads/default/optimized/4X/2/6/e/26eb64fdd9119cbaaa56eb738d1b4f1ae0bb57e9_1_357x500.jpg
Is this video truthful?